Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
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Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 39 | 34 | 30 | 131 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 131-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.