Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
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Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Pistons 111-101. Every possession went the Heat way. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.