Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Trail Blazers 129-121. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.