Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Cavaliers 106-99. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.