Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 35 | 19 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Trail Blazers 109-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.