Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 34 | 23 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 123-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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.
- 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.