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.