Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pistons 122-120. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.