Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 39 | 26 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 123-114. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.