Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 31 | 20 | 31 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Pistons 111-104. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.