Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 127 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons survived the Cavaliers 127-124. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.