Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 21 | 41 | 30 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 35 | 19 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pistons 126-105. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.