Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 41 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 113-97. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.