Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 122-104. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.