Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 23 | 21 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Heat 112-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.