Thu Dec 16, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 93-92. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.