Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Mavericks 107-102. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.