Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 36 | 28 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Cavaliers 122-97. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.