Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 91 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Pistons 94-91. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.