Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat held off the Pistons 103-96. Heat torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- 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.