Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 28 | 22 | 38 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Heat 118-111. Pistons torched the Heat on the offensive end. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.