Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 21 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Pistons 125-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.