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Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 26 27 28 110
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 27 29 26 114

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 114-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.