Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 36 | 30 | 29 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 19 | 37 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 124-111. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.