Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 21 | 23 | 30 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 36 | 31 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pistons 131-105. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.