Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Cavaliers 106-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.