Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 136 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 22 | 7 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pistons 136-86. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.