Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 31 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 111-108. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.