Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 41 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Pistons 117-92. Heat's offense had its way with the Pistons. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.