Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Pistons 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.