Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Heat 121-100. Pistons' offense had its way with the Heat. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.