Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Cavaliers 119-97. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.