Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 121-117. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.