Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
77
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Pistons 96-77. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.