Putback Final Four

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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 34 29 33 126
Dallas MavericksMavs 36 29 34 35 134

After Action Report

The Mavericks held off the Pistons 134-126. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.