Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 14 | 36 | 19 | 18 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Heat 99-87. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.