Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Trail Blazers took care of the Pistons 112-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.