Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Cavaliers 116-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.