Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 20 | 27 | 16 | 80 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 118-80. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.