Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Detroit PistonsPistons
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 37 | 22 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Cavaliers 112-102. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.