Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 20 | 33 | 28 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 112-91. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.