Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 33 | 34 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 122-99. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.