Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 24 | 37 | 24 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 120-108. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.