Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 14 | 28 | 30 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 20 | 34 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Heat 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.