Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 108-103. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.