Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 36 | 42 | 23 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Pistons 129-114. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.