Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Pistons 100-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.