Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 27 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Pistons 121-96. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.