Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Rockets 117-96. Pistons torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.