Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 28 | 35 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 127-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.