Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 33 | 22 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 110-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.