Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Pistons fended off the Mavericks 112-105. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 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.