Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Pistons 127-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.