Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Heat 117-116. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.