Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 23 | 41 | 25 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 14 | 28 | 31 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Heat demolished the Pistons 127-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.