Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 12 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Pistons 133-89. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.