Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 31 | 26 | 34 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Pistons 117-105. Cavaliers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.