Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Pistons 116-109. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.