Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Pistons 112-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.