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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.