Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Rockets 106-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.