Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons buried the Cavaliers 118-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.