Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 17 | 22 | 33 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons pulled away from the Trail Blazers 109-97. Pistons' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.