Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 99-98. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.