Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 29 | 23 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Pistons 121-105. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.