Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Trail Blazers 101-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.