Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 30 | 17 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Pistons 113-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.