Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 83 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 132-83. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.