Steve Francis scored 36 points, handed out 8 assists and hit a tremendous game-winning runner with 0.2 seconds left as the Rockets beat the Pistons 99-97 Thursday night in the Compaq Center.

The win ups the Rockets mark to 10-22 on the year.

Franchise was amazing. He hit his first 7 shots, scoring 15 points in the opening period and 23 by intermission.