Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Heat 123-121. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.