Mon Dec 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks demolished the Pistons 122-102. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.