Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 27 | 36 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 122-103. Pistons' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.