Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 32 | 24 | 36 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Pistons 125-78. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.