Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Heat 118-113 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.