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Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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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.