Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Pistons 128-106. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
