Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 15 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Pistons 126-119 in overtime. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.