Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 43 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 138-100. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.