Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat survived the Pistons 117-116. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.