Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 112-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.