Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 114-106. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.