Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Pistons 116-108. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.