Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
137
away
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Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 43 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 137 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 11 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Pistons 137-133 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.