Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
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Miami HeatHeat
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 113 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Pistons 124-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.