Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Pistons 105-99. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.