Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 98-93. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.