Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Pistons 109-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.