Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 10 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 12 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Heat 107-105 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.