Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Cavaliers 114-101. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.