Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 30 | 19 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 104-101. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.