Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
80
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 80 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 99-80. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.