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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 31 29 26 23 109
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 31 26 25 104

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Pistons 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.