Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 7 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 22 | 34 | 9 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Heat 116-114 in overtime. Pistons torched the Heat on the offensive end. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.