Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 22 | 33 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Pistons 122-111. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. The Heat couldn't shake the cold spell; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.