Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 113-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.