Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Trail Blazers demolished the Pistons 125-95. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.