Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Pistons 122-117. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.