Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 27 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat edged the Pistons 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.