Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 6
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 26 | 27 | 37 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 28 | 25 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Mavericks 128-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.