Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 35 | 30 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Pistons 117-109. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.