Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Pistons 121-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.