Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 21 | 33 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Pistons 125-115. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.