Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 36 | 28 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Pistons 119-94. Cavaliers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.