Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 28 | 36 | 35 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Heat 135-103. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.