Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 19 | 31 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Pistons 112-99. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.