Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 21 | 31 | 39 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 118-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.