Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 129 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Heat 129-101. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.