Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 21 | 33 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 118-93. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.