Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 86 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 35 | 27 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 121-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.