Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 16 | 30 | 25 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Cavaliers 101-95. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.