Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Pistons 129-94. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · 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.