Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 40 | 31 | 26 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Heat 125-106. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.