Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 37 | 18 | 36 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Trail Blazers 111-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.