Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Pistons 111-98. Heat torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.