Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons handled the Trail Blazers 109-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.