Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 23 | 27 | 37 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Heat 123-117. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.