Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pistons 111-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.