Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Trail Blazers edged the Pistons 116-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · 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.