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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 26 17 29 14 120
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 24 30 27 25 7 113

After Action Report

In Portland, the Pistons fended off the Trail Blazers 120-113 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.