Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 21 | 31 | 21 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 96-93. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.