Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 113-90. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.