Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 42 | 28 | 37 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Pistons 134-114. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.