Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 40 | 17 | 24 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 32 | 35 | 21 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Pistons 118-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.