Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 37 | 22 | 30 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 110-101. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.