Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 113-102. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.