Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 38 | 31 | 25 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 125-120. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.