Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 120-119. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.