Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Heat 116-114. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.