Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 42 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 43 | 32 | 29 | 41 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Heat 145-137. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.