Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 15 | 32 | 25 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons demolished the Cavaliers 115-92. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.