Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 40 | 19 | 32 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Pistons 120-102. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.