Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Miami HeatHeat
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Heat 109-105. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.