Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons upended the Trail Blazers 125-123. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.