Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 116-97. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.