Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 33 | 14 | 32 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 45 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 135-99. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.