Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Pistons 132-126 in double overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- 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.