Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Cavaliers 109-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · 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.