Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 133 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 32 | 39 | 18 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Cavaliers 133-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.