Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
146
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 33 | 41 | 41 | 146 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 17 | 31 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Heat blew the doors off the Pistons 146-98. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.