Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 31 | 22 | 29 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Pistons 108-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.