Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons took care of the Mavericks 122-110. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.