Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Miami HeatHeat
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 39 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat snuck past the Pistons 126-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.