Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Cavaliers 130-89. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.