Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 40 | 37 | 31 | 139 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 24 | 36 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Heat rolled past the Pistons 139-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.