Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Rockets pulled away from the Pistons 123-110. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.