Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 21 | 14 | 34 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 126-84. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.