Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 36 | 31 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Rockets 131-104. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.