Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Heat 108-100. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.