Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 37 | 30 | 28 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Heat 133-129. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.