Thu Dec 30, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 23 | 41 | 18 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 8 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Pistons 113-93. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.