Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 36 | 30 | 18 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Pistons knocked off the Rockets 115-114. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.