Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 30 | 35 | 26 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Pistons 127-118. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.