Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Pistons 111-98. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.