Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 35 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 117-112. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.