Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Rockets 114-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.