Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 91 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 37 | 31 | 19 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pistons 108-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.