Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 39 | 24 | 35 | 28 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Pistons 126-112. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.