Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 39 | 28 | 19 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers buried the Pistons 115-95. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.