Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 30 | 21 | 28 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons survived the Cavaliers 104-102. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
