Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 26 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Pistons squeaked past the Cavaliers 96-93. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.