Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 33 | 28 | 39 | 129 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Cavaliers 129-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.