Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 112-93. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.