Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 9 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 7 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 120-118 in overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.