Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 28 | 19 | 16 | 80 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Pistons 118-80. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.