Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Pistons 111-107. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.