Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 36 | 26 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 37 | 25 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pistons 111-110. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.