Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 37 | 13 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 17 | 40 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Pistons 115-109. Rockets' offense had its way with the Pistons. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.