Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 116-102. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.