Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 20 | 19 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Heat 101-98. Pistons torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.