Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 11 | 31 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Pistons 126-90. Heat torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.