Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 120-100. Every possession went the Pistons way. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.