Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
143
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 31 | 33 | 42 | 143 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 143-128. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.