Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 120-96. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
