Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 8 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Heat 118-110 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.