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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 36 33 38 31 138
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 33 19 22 100

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 138-100. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.