Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 18 | 27 | 21 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 115-99. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · 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.