Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Pistons squeaked past the Heat 113-109. Pistons' offense had its way with the Heat. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.