Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 130 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 22 | 21 | 35 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Heat 130-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.