Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Cavaliers 128-104. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.