Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
127
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 32 | 24 | 39 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 46 | 22 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Pistons 127-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.