Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Pistons 122-94. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.