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Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 35 29 18 25 107
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 19 27 22 96

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Rockets outlasted the Pistons 107-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.