Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Pistons 114-96. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.