Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 27 | 18 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat survived the Pistons 107-103. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.