Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Heat 108-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.