Sun Oct 17, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat downed the Pistons 122-111. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.