Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Pistons 116-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.