Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 27 | 17 | 28 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 109-89. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · 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.