Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
83
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 83 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 104-83. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.