Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 29 | 35 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 120-117. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.