Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 21 | 32 | 18 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Cavaliers 116-99. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.