Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Pistons 119-114. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.