Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 34 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Pistons 112-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.