Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 37 | 24 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 38 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Cavaliers 124-116. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.