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Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 30 26 23 105
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 23 24 23 103

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Pistons 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.