Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Heat 119-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
