Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Miami HeatHeat
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 25 | 40 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Pistons 125-95. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
