Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 33 | 30 | 22 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pistons 130-108. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.