Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 30 | 32 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Pistons 120-98. Trail Blazers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.