Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons edged the Trail Blazers 90-84. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.