Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
143
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 40 | 26 | 38 | 143 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 143-105. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.