Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Pistons 119-117. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.