Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
142
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 43 | 43 | 142 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 142-100. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.