Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 108-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.