Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 104-93. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.