Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 124 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 20 | 32 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Pistons 124-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.