Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Heat 109-101. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.