Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 120-110. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.