Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 27 | 8 | 30 | 85 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 113-85. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.