Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Trail Blazers 110-83. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.