Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Pistons 105-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.