Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 32 | 19 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Pistons 124-110. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.