Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 128-121. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.