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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 35 24 22 32 113
Houston RocketsRockets 30 28 28 32 118

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Pistons 118-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.