Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Pistons 118-95. Cavaliers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.