Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 122-120. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.