Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 41 | 26 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers survived the Pistons 130-126. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.