Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Cavaliers 119-90. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.