Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
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Detroit PistonsPistons
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 19 | 33 | 18 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Rockets 118-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.