Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 13 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 95-84. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.