Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 114-102. Pistons' starting five clicked while the Heat looked disjointed. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.