Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 86 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 122-86. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.