Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Pistons 116-90. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.