Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 26 | 41 | 27 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Heat 120-96. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.