Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 30 | 29 | 37 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 32 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons held off the Cavaliers 126-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.