Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 38 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons upended the Trail Blazers 125-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.