Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 16 | 18 | 29 | 80 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Heat 126-80. Pistons' offense had its way with the Heat. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.