Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 114-94. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.