Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 125-121. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.