Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat fended off the Pistons 104-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.