Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 31 | 31 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Pistons 103-101. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.