Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 25 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Pistons 111-104. Every possession went the Heat way. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.