Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 116-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.