Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 27 | 25 | 37 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat snuck past the Pistons 108-107. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.