Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 121-104. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.