Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 29 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.