Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 122-117. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.