Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 35 | 27 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 117-113. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.