Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 36 | 27 | 29 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 27 | 20 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Mavericks 126-104. Pistons torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.