Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 25 | 34 | 22 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers took care of the Pistons 114-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.