Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Pistons 103-87. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.