Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 36 | 22 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 127-104. Pistons torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.