Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 19 | 25 | 40 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Heat 120-100. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.