Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Pistons 90-82. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.