Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 24 | 42 | 26 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 22 | 38 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 119-113. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.