Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 31 | 23 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Pistons 128-116. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.