Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 24 | 25 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Cavaliers 112-96. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.