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.