Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Cavaliers 120-99. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.