Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 30 | 36 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 29 | 37 | 39 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 126-123. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; 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 · 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.