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.