Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 37 | 27 | 21 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 113-109. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.