Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Rockets 118-106. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
