Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 26 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Pistons 108-107. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.