Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 29 | 27 | 38 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Pistons 118-116. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.