Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Cavaliers 114-97. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.