Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 25 | 28 | 11 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Heat 98-81. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.