Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 15 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 10 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Cavaliers 125-120 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.