Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Detroit PistonsPistons
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers downed the Pistons 102-91. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.