Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Miami HeatHeat
123
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Detroit PistonsPistons
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat outlasted the Pistons 123-104. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.