Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 131 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 44 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat demolished the Pistons 131-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.