Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 21 | 22 | 10 | 15 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Cavaliers 128-117 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.