Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 114-104. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.