Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 31 | 38 | 34 | 138 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 138-135. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.