Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pistons 127-112. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.