Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 37 | 20 | 33 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 26 | 36 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 123-107. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.