Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 38 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Pistons 115-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.