Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Pistons 120-113. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.