Dallas Mavericks Narrowly Outscored at Little Caesars Arena by Detroit Pistons
The Dallas Mavericks, with a record of 10-11, faced off against the Detroit Pistons, who held a 6-18 record before the game. In an intense matchup that extended into overtime at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the final score read 131-125 in favor of the home team.
The Dallas Mavericks started strong with a first-quarter performance that saw them rack up 36 points, matching the Pistons' effort. However, they fell slightly behind in the second quarter scoring only 24 points to Detroit's 25. The third quarter was closely contested as well; Dallas added another 29 points to their tally but were outdone by Detroit's impressive 38-point surge. The fourth quarter ended with both teams adding under 30 points each—28 for Dallas and just 18 for Detroit—leading to an overtime showdown.
In overtime, despite their resilience throughout regular playtime, the Mavericks scored eight points compared to the Pistons' more decisive fourteen-point haul which sealed their victory.
Key players from Dallas showcased commendable performances; they made an impressive total of nineteen three-pointers at a solid forty-one percent success rate and dominated inside with forty-four paint points. Their bench contributed significantly as well with forty-nine bench points. Despite these efforts and maintaining possession for over twenty-one minutes during which they led by as much as seven points, it wasn't enough to secure a win.
On defense, Dallas managed seven blocks and eight steals but ultimately allowed fifty-four paint points against them—a significant factor contributing to their loss. They also struggled from the free-throw line making only fourteen out of twenty-nine attempts which translated into a below-average forty-eight percent completion rate.
The opposing team had notable statistics too; nine steals and twenty-nine assists played pivotal roles in their victory along with fifty-four paint points underscoring their offensive dominance inside. Additionally, they capitalized on thirteen offensive rebounds contributing seventeen second-chance-points which proved crucial in such a tight contest.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle on court, fans can catch The Dallas Mavericks next facing off against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December third at twelve-thirty PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming game will be broadcasted on MSG Network channel six hundred thirty-four and BSSW channel six hundred seventy-six for those following from home.