Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 131 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 11 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Pistons 131-130 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.