Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Pistons 105-103. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.