Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Cavaliers 117-109. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.