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.