Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Pistons 121-104. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.