Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 27 | 38 | 20 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons survived the Cavaliers 120-117. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.