Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Pistons 102-90. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.