Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Heat 116-84. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep; shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.