Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 12 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 119-117 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.