Tue Nov 2, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Rockets outlasted the Pistons 109-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.