Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 28 | 37 | 22 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 37 | 21 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 131-123. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.