Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
69
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 19 | 34 | 34 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 69 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Heat buried the Pistons 120-69. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.