Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 17 | 25 | 31 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Mavericks 107-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.