Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Pistons 131-110. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.