Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pistons 105-104. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.