Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 17 | 37 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Mavericks 126-124. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.