Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Rockets 121-100. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.