Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat survived the Pistons 101-96. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.