Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 36 | 25 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Pistons 114-96. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.