Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 30 | 19 | 29 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Pistons 103-90. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Cavaliers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.