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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 31 34 29 127
Houston RocketsRockets 24 38 32 27 121

After Action Report

The Pistons edged the Rockets 127-121. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.