Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 12 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 9 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 122-119 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.