Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Miami HeatHeat
120
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Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Pistons 120-118. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.