Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 35 | 25 | 28 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 14 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Pistons 122-78. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.