Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Heat 119-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.