Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-115. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.