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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 24 25 39 113
Houston RocketsRockets 30 31 27 32 120

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets fended off the Pistons 120-113. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.