Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Mavericks 113-92. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.