Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Heat 125-110. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.