Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 30 | 38 | 27 | 131 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 32 | 18 | 32 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers knocked off the Pistons 131-100. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.