Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 121-116 in overtime. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.