Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 20 | 35 | 23 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 115-94. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.