Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 16 | 29 | 28 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 36 | 19 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Trail Blazers 113-106. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.