Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 130-122. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.