Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 18 | 31 | 18 | 93 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Pistons 100-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.