Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 18 | 34 | 30 | 8 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 122-116 in overtime. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.