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Recap - Mavericks Defeat Detroit 111-105

Detroit was victimized by Luka Doncic for 53 points as the Mavericks defeated the Pistons 111-105 in NBA action on Monday.

Dallas won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 231.5.

Spencer Dinwiddie had 12 points for Dallas and Reggie Bullock chipped in with 9 points. Luka Doncic had 5 assists for the Mavericks, while Dwight Powell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

The Pistons got a 29-point performance from Bojan Bogdanovic, who was supported by 18 points from Saddiq Bey. Killian Hayes had 7 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Alec Burks grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Detroit were victorious, as the score was 57-53 at the break.

Dallas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pelicans. The Pistons will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington.