Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 41 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Trail Blazers 130-125. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.