Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Trail Blazers 114-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.