Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Heat 100-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.