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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 27 31 26 117
Houston RocketsRockets 27 29 33 27 116

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Rockets 117-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.