Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Mavericks 115-114. Pistons' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.