Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 33 | 16 | 27 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 38 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 125-107. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · 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.