Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 33 | 36 | 25 | 127 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons handled the Heat 127-114. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.