Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
79
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 79 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 20 | 27 | 12 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Trail Blazers 99-79. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.