Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 30 | 39 | 18 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Rockets 123-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.