Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Heat 121-102. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat steamroller is in full effect right now.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.