Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 20 | 35 | 28 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Pistons 111-104. Every possession went the Heat way. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.