Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Heat 123-99. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.