Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Heat 129-101. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.