Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Trail Blazers 111-108. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Pistons · 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.