Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 17 | 51 | 20 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 138-114. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · 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.