Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 18 | 31 | 32 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 115-111. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.