Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers took care of the Pistons 129-110. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.