Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Pistons 122-118. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.