Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 126-111. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
