Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 38 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 125-122. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.