Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 22 | 29 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Trail Blazers 105-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.