Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 97-89. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.