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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 21 22 20 88
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 30 24 33 110

After Action Report

The Pistons rolled past the Mavericks 110-88. Pistons' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.