Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Miami HeatHeat
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 117 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pistons 129-117. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.