Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
83
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 28 | 40 | 22 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 17 | 30 | 13 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Heat 126-83. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.