Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Pistons 117-101. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.