Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
146
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 30 | 23 | 39 | 14 | 146 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 12 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Heat 146-144 in overtime. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.