Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 28 | 19 | 37 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 36 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Heat 119-113. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.