Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 26 | 39 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers rolled past the Pistons 132-103. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.