Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 36 | 37 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 120-115. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.