Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 32 | 36 | 25 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons outlasted the Heat 127-114. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.