Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 31 | 29 | 41 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 135-110. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.