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Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 22 31 24 34 111
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 25 24 30 102

After Action Report

The Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 111-102. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.