Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Pistons 99-91. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.