Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 34 | 36 | 27 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Cavaliers 127-126. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.