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Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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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.