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Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 98-96. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.