Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Pistons 129-116. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.