Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 19 | 33 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons squeaked past the Trail Blazers 107-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.