Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 117-91. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.