Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Cavaliers snuck past the Pistons 118-115. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.