Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Cavaliers 112-98. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.