Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 41 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 130-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.