Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Cavaliers 97-90. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.