Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 37 | 19 | 37 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons handled the Cavaliers 127-114. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.