Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 113-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.