Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Cavaliers 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.