Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 124 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 39 | 34 | 24 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Heat 131-124. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.