Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Mavericks 116-99. Pistons' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.