Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Heat 108-96. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.