Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 39 | 35 | 23 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Trail Blazers 118-117. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.