Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 32 | 39 | 32 | 138 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 50 | 22 | 33 | 27 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Cavaliers 138-132. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.