Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Heat 116-114. Pistons torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
