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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.