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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 37 32 29 124
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 25 31 19 102

After Action Report

The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Pistons 124-102. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.