Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 25 | 19 | 34 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 113-98. Pistons' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.