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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 38 22 26 17 103
Houston RocketsRockets 20 28 15 24 87

After Action Report

The Pistons pulled away from the Rockets 103-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.