Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 32 | 22 | 22 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Pistons 107-99. Trail Blazers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.