Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 23 | 32 | 30 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Pistons squeaked past the Heat 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.