Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 112-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.