Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 44 | 25 | 26 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Pistons 129-123. Cavaliers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.