Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 34 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Trail Blazers 128-116. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.