Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
82
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 82 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Mavericks 112-82. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.