Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 18 | 19 | 35 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 33 | 28 | 19 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Heat 117-96. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
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.