Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 7 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 11 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 127-123 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.