Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 34 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pistons 121-116. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.