Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 81 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Trail Blazers 107-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.