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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 33 36 28 128
Houston RocketsRockets 24 33 29 33 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pistons held off the Rockets 128-119. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · 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.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.