Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 134 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat demolished the Pistons 134-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.