Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 22 | 27 | 37 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Pistons 115-99. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.