Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 18 | 29 | 39 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 116-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.