Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 35 | 23 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-113. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.