Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 24 | 35 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 125-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.