Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 32 | 21 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Pistons 114-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.