Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Trail Blazers 125-100. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.