Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 21 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 39 | 33 | 29 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Pistons 136-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.