Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 34 | 21 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 115-105. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.