Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 33 | 25 | 16 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Rockets 100-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.