Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Mavericks snuck past the Pistons 117-116. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.