Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 25 | 31 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Pistons 115-114. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.