Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 115-112. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.