Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 24 | 31 | 11 | 85 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 36 | 27 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Pistons 107-85. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.