Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 32 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Cavaliers 102-98. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.