Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Mavericks 105-104. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.