Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pistons 103-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.