Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
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Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 97 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Pistons 129-97. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.