Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 117-86. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.