Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Rockets survived the Pistons 119-116. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.