Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 39 | 21 | 37 | 128 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Pistons 130-128. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.