Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
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Detroit PistonsPistons
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Cavaliers 106-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.