Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers took care of the Pistons 117-105. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.