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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 33 27 19 106
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 21 20 27 96

After Action Report

In Portland, the Pistons took care of the Trail Blazers 106-96. Pistons' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.