Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 18 | 29 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Pistons 125-91. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.