Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
168
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 50 | 43 | 36 | 168 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Pistons 168-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.