Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 23 | 34 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat held off the Pistons 114-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.