Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Trail Blazers 120-112. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.