Exhale.
The Houston Rockets are all smiles on the way back to Texas after a 103-102 win over the Detroit Pistons Friday evening.
Despite playing without Christian Wood (ankle sprain) and John Wall (sore knee), the Rockets built a substantial lead against the Pistons, leading by as much as 20 points in the second quarter.
The Rockets lead ballooned thanks to strong energy from the Rockets reserves. Sterling Brown, David Nwaba and Ben McLemore became the first Rockets trio to score in double figures off the bench this season and their lead grew as they entered the game.