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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 37 25 28 25 115
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 17 27 32 103

After Action Report

The Pistons pulled away from the Trail Blazers 115-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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.