Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 25 | 23 | 36 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 109-98. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.