Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Heat 117-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.