Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Rockets 122-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.