Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 33 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 123-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.