Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Heat 93-89. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · 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.