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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 34 24 30 118
Houston RocketsRockets 37 24 30 26 117

After Action Report

The Pistons snuck past the Rockets 118-117. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.