Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 40 | 27 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 129-109. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.