Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 13 | 38 | 29 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 109-97. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.