Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Pistons 110-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.