Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat snuck past the Pistons 91-90. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.