Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 20 | 24 | 31 | 7 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 16 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 119-110 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.