Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 8 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 7 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Pistons 112-111 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.