Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 36 | 28 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 34 | 28 | 40 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Pistons 130-121. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.