Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 121-116. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.