Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Pistons 117-109. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.