Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat took care of the Pistons 121-105. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat 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
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.