Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 116-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.