Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 17 | 30 | 22 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 33 | 18 | 17 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons outlasted the Trail Blazers 94-87. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.