Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 126 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Heat 126-104. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.