Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 34 | 24 | 35 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pistons 126-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.