Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 103-95. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.