Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Rockets 96-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.