Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 114-107. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.