Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 25 | 17 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Pistons 116-91. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.