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Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 20 23 25 97
Miami HeatHeat 29 10 26 27 92

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Heat 97-92. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.