Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 18 | 30 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 38 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 117-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.