Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 26 | 29 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Pistons 127-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.