Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 37 | 27 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 117-116. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.