Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 85 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 36 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons rolled past the Mavericks 120-85. Pistons torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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.