Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 17 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 35 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 125-96. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.