Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 115-113. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.