Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 92 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat handled the Pistons 106-92. Ugly basketball, but the Heat did just enough. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.