Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Heat 140-121. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.