Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 35 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 119-112. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.