Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 128 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Pistons 128-119. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.