Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Rockets 113-105. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.