Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 42 | 33 | 27 | 137 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 44 | 27 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons held off the Trail Blazers 137-129. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · 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.