Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 32 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Heat 113-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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.