Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 128-111. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.