Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 19 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Cavaliers 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.