Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 22 | 30 | 21 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 37 | 24 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 111-107. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.