Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat demolished the Pistons 120-94. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.