Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Pistons 119-100. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.