Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Heat 114-111. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.