Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 38 | 14 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Pistons 117-111. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.