Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 39 | 18 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Pistons 108-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.