Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Pistons 122-102. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.