Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 15 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 80 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 40 | 31 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Pistons 123-80. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.