Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 19 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Heat 96-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.