Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 18 | 27 | 38 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 43 | 26 | 35 | 17 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 121-110. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.