Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Heat 117-98. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.