Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 24 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons knocked off the Cavaliers 106-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.