Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 48 | 28 | 31 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 136-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.