Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Pistons 117-88. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.