Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 26 | 33 | 27 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Cavaliers 130-107. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.