Timberwolves125
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Warriors134Detroit Pistons @ Dallas Mavericks: Dec 18, 2025
Pistons vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in overtime on December 18, 2025 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 30 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 4 | 114 |
| Mavericks | 35 | 31 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 116 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 29 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 13 REB Jalen Duren
- 9 AST Cade Cunningham
Mavericks
- 23 PTS Cooper Flagg
- 14 REB Anthony Davis
- 7 AST Ryan Nembhard
Pistons vs Mavericks Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren C | 34 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8-20 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -21 |
| Tobias Harris F | 18 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-7 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 44 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12-30 | 2-9 | 3-4 | +2 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 2-3 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Caris LeVert G | 27 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Paul Reed F | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Ron Holland F | 19 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 0-2 | 2-3 | +18 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 31 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5-10 | 1-3 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Javonte Green GF | 18 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 20 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +11 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.J. Washington Jr. F | 36 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6-10 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 39 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8-20 | 0-4 | 7-7 | +16 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 21 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Anthony Davis FC | 37 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7-18 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Naji Marshall F | 33 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 0-3 | 6-7 | +16 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Max Christie G | 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 5-6 | -8 |
| Daniel Gafford FC | 15 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Klay Thompson G | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -13 |
| D'Angelo Russell G | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Brandon Williams G | 31 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3-8 | 0-4 | 8-10 | -5 |
Pistons vs Mavericks Recap
The Mavericks beat the Pistons in overtime after Dallas outscored Detroit 6-4 in the extra period. The win moved Dallas to 11-17, while Detroit fell to 21-6.
The Pistons erased a 12-point deficit after three quarters. Detroit won the fourth 31-19 to tie the game at 110-110. Dallas led 66-57 at halftime, and it made 31 of 36 free throws against 14 of 20 for Detroit.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 29 points and 9 assists. Cooper Flagg scored 23 for Dallas, and Anthony Davis added 14 rebounds. The Pistons made 47 of 122 shots, but they shot 6 of 33 from three-point range. The Mavericks made 40 of 89 from the field and 5 of 27 from three.
The number to know: 122. Detroit took that many shots, yet it still lost because of missed threes and free throws.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 47-122 | Field Goals | 40-89 |
| 38.5% | FG % | 44.9% |
| 6-33 | 3-Pointers | 5-27 |
| 18.2% | 3P % | 18.5% |
| 14-20 | Free Throws | 31-36 |
| 70.0% | FT % | 86.1% |
| 62 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 26 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 26 | Assists | 22 |
| 11 | Steals | 4 |
| 4 | Blocks | 15 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 27 | Fouls | 21 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 18 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 41.0% | 7.1% | 39.4% | 0.115 |
 Mavericks | 47.8% | 14.0% | 23.4% | 0.348 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 18, 20258:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pistons vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- W @ Celtics 112-105 Dec 15, 2025
- W vs Hawks 142-115 Dec 12, 2025
- W vs Bucks 124-112 Dec 6, 2025
- W vs Trail Blazers 122-116 Dec 5, 2025
- L @ Bucks 109-113 Dec 3, 2025
Mavericks last 5
- L @ Jazz 133-140 Dec 15, 2025
- W vs Nets 119-111 Dec 12, 2025
- W vs Rockets 122-109 Dec 6, 2025
- L @ Thunder 111-132 Dec 5, 2025
- W vs Heat 118-108 Dec 3, 2025
Previous meetings
- Nov 1, 2025 Mavericks @ Pistons 110-122
More NBA Games on Dec 18, 2025
- Final
New York Knicks0-3114
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Nembhard 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2126
Charlotte Hornets3-1133Top: Johnson 43 PTS, 11 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4106
Brooklyn Nets0-395Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2101
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-294
San Antonio Spurs1-2119Top: Harper 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0128
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0143
Utah Jazz1-3135Top: Dončić 45 PTS, 11 REB, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-299Top: Butler 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2115
Denver Nuggets1-2126Top: Murray 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3133
Portland Trail Blazers2-0134Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Mavericks host the Thunder Oct 28.
Pistons vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Mavericks on Dec 18, 2025?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in overtime on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 23 points.
What are the Pistons and Mavericks records?
After this game the Pistons were 21-6 and the Mavericks were 11-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Mavericks?
Cade Cunningham scored 29 for the Pistons. Cooper Flagg scored 23 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Pistons vs Mavericks season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pistons vs Mavericks game?
The Pistons beat the Mavericks 122-110 on Nov 1, 2025 at home.
Where was Pistons vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Mavericks?
Pistons-Mavericks: Q1 30-35, Q2 27-31, Q3 22-25, Q4 31-19, OT 4-6.
What is next for the Pistons and Mavericks?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Mavericks host the Thunder on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.