Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 40 | 23 | 36 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Pistons 128-104. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.