Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 27 | 32 | 22 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 19 | 34 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Mavericks 128-113. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.