Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 35 | 26 | 37 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 36 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Pistons 126-120. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.