Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 105-94. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.