Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
77
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 34 | 26 | 23 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 14 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Heat 111-77. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.