Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 31 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Pistons 120-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.