Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Pistons 131-96. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.
- 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.