Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Heat 108-98. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.