Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 22 | 38 | 19 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 46 | 28 | 19 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 124-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.