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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 28 28 28 25 109
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 30 30 34 120

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Heat 120-109. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.