Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 40 | 24 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Cavaliers 116-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.