Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 37 | 26 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Trail Blazers 122-121. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.