Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Pistons 123-107. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.