Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Heat 98-97. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.