Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 20 | 31 | 18 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Heat 95-94. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.