Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 26 | 35 | 30 | 126 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 17 | 19 | 34 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons demolished the Cavaliers 126-89. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.