Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 29 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-115 in overtime. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.