Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 121-88. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.