Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 18 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Cavaliers 109-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.