Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Mavericks 112-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.