Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 35 | 36 | 27 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 39 | 31 | 29 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Trail Blazers 136-125. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.