Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 17 | 32 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Cavaliers 114-105. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.