Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Pistons 107-86. Cavaliers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.