FINAL
Dallas Mavericks 142-124 Detroit Pistons
4Q | 1.21
Game defined 17-point difference for Dallas
4Q | 2.37
Morris three-pointer stretches Dallas' lead.
4Q | 3.14
Doncic is the first NBA player to record five consecutive triple doubles.
4Q | 3.14
Doncic makes history, grabs 10th rebound. Dallas calls timeout.
4Q | 3.43
Two points for Fontecchio, 27 in the game
4Q | 4.57
Doncic adds two points, reaches 39 tonight.
4Q | 5.43
Wiseman adds two points.
4Q | 6.35
Doncic completes 10 assists.
4Q | 7.03
Washington and Duren fight, Detroit's Duren earns fifth personal foul.
4Q | 7.24
Nine rebounds for Doncic
4Q | 8.30
Gafford scores two points, Doncic's eighth assist
4Q | 9.09
Difference of 20 points for Dallas, totally close game.
4Q | 10.39
Sasser makes a three-pointer.
4Q | 11.06
Now if it counts, Doncic his seventh rebound, he has 7 assists.
4Q | 12.00
START TO FOURTH QUARTER
End 3rd Quarter
Dallas 104-88 Detroit
3Q | 1.39
Hardaway scores 3 points.
3Q | 2.40
Cunningham misses his shot, misses the chance to score.
3Q | 3.52
Dallas timeout
3Q | 4.34
Doncic adds the seventh rebound.
3Q | 5.49
Fontecchio three-pointer, 19 points in the game.
3Q | 6.35
Irving hits a three-pointer, goes up to 21 points.
3Q | 7.22
Ivey again from three points
3Q | 8.37
Two points from Kyle Irving.
3Q | 9.14
Doncic grabs a rebound, his sixth of the day, Detroit calls timeout.
3Q | 10.27
Ivey adds three points
3Q | 12.00
THIRD QUARTER STARTS
Halftime
Dallas 69-65 Detroit
2C | 0.59
Doncic from three, scoring 26 points.
2Q | 1.48
Cunningham two more points, 19 in the game.
2Q | 2.42
Dallas timeout
2Q | 3.15
Fontecchio with two points, brings Detroit closer.
2Q | 4.50
Doncic's three-pointers totaled 19 points.
2Q | 5.41
A three-pointer for Cunningham makes it 17 for the game.
2Q | 6.59
Two points for Doncic, he reached 11 in the game.
2Q | 7.32
Gafford scores two points to keep the Mavs ahead
2Q | 8.30
Thompson scores one of two and brings Detroit close
2Q | 9.02
Washington scores three points.
2Q | 10.34
Second personal foul by Doncic
2Q | 12.00
START TO SECOND QUARTER
End 1st Quarter
Dallas 35-30 Detroit
1Q | 0.31
Hardaway again from three points, tremendous.
1Q | 1.36
What a play by Powell, fouled.
1Q | 2.18
Detroit timeout.
1Q | 2.46
Irving's three-pointer stretches Dallas' lead.
1Q | 3.36
Fontecchio scores two free throws and brings Detroit closer.
1Q | 4.16
Powell puts the Mavs ahead.
1Q | 5.20
Wiseman scores two points to put the Pistons ahead.
1Q | 5.43
Cunningham again scores triple
1Q | 6.45
Cunningham scores three-pointer, Dallas calls timeout.
1Q | 7.34
Triple by Doncic, sharpening that wrist.
1Q | 8.10
Two points and to the free throw line for Jones Jr.
1Q | 9.03
Doncic is being well marked, so far the Mavs' 77 is not shining.
1Q | 10.36
Cunningham puts up Pistons' first points.
1Q | 11.42
Irving opens the scoreboard with 2 points.
1Q | 12.00
START TO GAME
The start of the match is coming
In minutes, the kickoff will be blown at the Arena in Detroit, follow all the match's incidents through our coverage.
Starting Lineup- Pistons
This is the Pistons' starting roster.
Ausar Thompson SF
Isaiah Stewart PF
Jalen Duren C
Jaden Ivey SG
Cade Cunningham PG
Starting Lineup- Mavs
This is the Mavs' starting roster.
Derrick Jones Jr F
PJ Washington F
Daniel Gafford C
Luka Doncic G
Kyle Irving C
Luka Doncic, going for history
Luka Doncic can make history this one, he can become the only player in NBA history to achieve six consecutive triple-doubles, he already equaled Russell Westbrook's record, now he is going for his own.
Game Referees
These are the officials for tonight's game.
Center Judge:
Mitchell Ervin (#27)
Assistants
Jacyn Goble (#68)
Brandon Schwab (#86)
Update- Mavericks
Guard Luka Doncic of the Mavs is confirmed for today's game, while, Derrick Lively II misses the game due to personal reasons.
The visiting team arrives at the Arena
The Mavs are also already at the Arena, in a few moments updated information about the Dallas team.
📍 Detroit #MFFL pic.twitter.com/MEN5RgOF6M
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) March 9, 2024
The home team arrived
The home team has already set foot in the stadium, in a few minutes they will start the pre-competition exercises, a great night of basketball in Detroit is coming.
Game time 🔜 pic.twitter.com/JAiQMbOVtk
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 9, 2024
Face to Face: Mavericks vs Pistons
The two teams have met 83 times in the regular season, with the Pistons leading the way with 43 wins to the Mavericks' 40.
They have never met in the NBA playoffs.
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What time is the Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons NBA game?
This is the start time for the Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons game on March 9, 2024 in various countries:
Argentina: 9:00 PM on NBA League Pass
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Chile: 8:00 PM on NBA League Pass
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USA (ET): 7:00 PM on NBA League Pass and Bally Sports Detroit
Spain: 2:00 AM (March 4) on NBA League Pass
Mexico: 7:00 PM on NBA League Pass
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Peru: 7:00 PM on NBA League Pass
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Venezuela: 8:00 PM on NBA League Pass
Channels for Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons online
The game will be televised on Bally Sports Detroit.
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Watch out for this Pistons player
Cade Cunningham, guard. Second year player in the NBA, he is undoubtedly the sensation player of the Pistons, a club where he shines despite the bad season of his team. This player is the season leader in points (22.4), assists (7.5) and minutes per game (33.9) of his team, being vital for manager Monty Williams.
Watch out for this Mavericks player
Luca Doncic, point guard. Fifth year player in the NBA, his great performance makes him shine in one of the most competitive leagues in the world, this player is the season leader in points (34.6), steals (1.4), assists (9.8), rebounds (9.0) and minutes per game (37.6) of his team, becoming a real AS for manager Nico Harrison.
Antecedents
There are no recorded meetings between the two teams this season, the last meeting between the two dating back to January 30, 2023, the win went to Dallas was 111-105. The Mavs are three games behind Detroit in the lifetime record between the two.
Pistons with a pretty bad year, set their sights on next season
The Detroit Pistons have little or no improvement compared to previous seasons, is one of the bottom of the conference and is already thinking about next season, fishing for fresh talent in the Draft, and trying to return to the leadership positions in the East.
Detroit has a record of 10 wins and 52 losses this season, with an efficiency of .161, as a home team they have a negative record of 5-25, although they are coming off a home win last Thursday, they are the second worst home team in the NBA.
Last games
Chicago 95-105 Detroit
Detroit 100-110 Cleveland
Orlando 113-91 Detroit
Miami 118-110 Detroit
Detroit 118-110 Brooklyn
Mavs face an impossible mission, reach a direct playoff berth
The Dallas Mavericks do not have it easy to try to reach direct access to the Playoffs, although if the trend continues they would play the play-in against the Warriors, for the Mavs it would be a much better option to be among the six best in the conference.
Dallas has a season record of 35 wins and 28 losses, with an efficiency of .556, as visitors they have a positive record of 16-13, however, they must win these games if they want to keep their chances of qualifying with direct access to the postseason.
Last games
Toronto 125-136 Dallas
Boston 138-110 Dallas
Dallas 116-120 Philadelphia
Dallas 120-137 Indiana
Dallas 114-108 Miami
Duel of different realities
While the Pistons are already thinking about next season, for Dallas this is a decisive game in their postseason aspirations, the Texan team led by Luca Doncic, has the difficult mission to reach the postseason and be protagonists.
Welcome
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons game, corresponding to the NBA 2024 regular season. The match will take place at the Little Caesars Arena at 19:00.