Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat held off the Pistons 122-113. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.