Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 39 | 29 | 28 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons demolished the Cavaliers 125-103. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.