Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 126-112. Pistons torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.