Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 35 | 21 | 25 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 36 | 23 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pistons 117-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.