Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Trail Blazers 108-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.