Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Pistons 121-110. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.