Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pistons 107-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.