Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 81 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 109-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.