Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 35 | 34 | 37 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 37 | 31 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat stunned the Pistons 130-129. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.