Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Pistons 116-109. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.