Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Pistons 118-103. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.