Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Pistons 133-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.