Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Pistons 116-92. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · 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.