Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.