Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 25 | 13 | 31 | 83 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 33 | 29 | 40 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons rolled past the Rockets 129-83. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.