Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 20 | 36 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers survived the Pistons 111-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.