Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 35 | 25 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons downed the Cavaliers 121-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.