Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Pistons 117-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.