Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons held off the Trail Blazers 123-116. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.