Mon Mar 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 35 | 33 | 26 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Pistons 117-101. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.