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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 22 28 24 19 93
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 21 26 35 111

After Action Report

The Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 111-93. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.