Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 20 | 26 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 111-96. Lineup balance gave the Pistons a clear synergy edge. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.