Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 42 | 29 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Trail Blazers 131-106. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.