Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 34 | 28 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 26 | 34 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 125-117. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.