Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 33 | 14 | 41 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Pistons 109-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.