Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
140
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 32 | 29 | 38 | 41 | 140 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat took care of the Pistons 140-121. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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.