Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 124 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Pistons 124-115. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.