Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Trail Blazers 125-122 in overtime. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.